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Kovbasa

ковбаса

garlicky homemade smoked pork sausage

Ukraine Charcuterie & cured

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Home-made garlic pork sausage, smoked and often preserved under lard in jars through the winter.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kovbasa?

Kovbasa is a charcuterie & cured from Ukraine: garlicky homemade smoked pork sausage. Home-made garlic pork sausage, smoked and often preserved under lard in jars through the winter.

Made with

porkgarlic

Cooked

smokedcured

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